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March 2011 Judy Brentano, Editor
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 | Pedal and Play in Paradise - Phenomenal! |
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 Saturday, March 19, was a gorgeous day to get on a bicycle and ride 62 miles or just around a few blocks in Punta Gorda.
Over 350 bicycle enthusiasts descended upon Laishley Park to join in a variety of great biking experiences. Organizers were ecstatic over the larger-than-expected turnout, proving again, that Punta Gorda is a great destination for recreation, good food, and friendly people. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Pedal and Play in Paradise was hosted by TEAM Punta Gorda in association with the Isles Yacht Club to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and TPG's bicycle-friendly community initiatives. |
| Mark Twain said . . . |
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. . . Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.  You can hear many other famous sayings of Mark Twain this Thursday, March 24, at the Charlotte Harbor Event Center. The show is a benefit for the Punta Gorda Historical Mural Society to pay for the new murals on the Charlevoi Condos. Tickets are only $35 and can be purchased at the Event Center or the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce. Wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres, as well as entertainment by the All-American Banjo Duo will lead into a classic performance of wit and satire by Ned Johnson as Mark Twain. The event starts at 6 p.m. |
| Last Chance! |
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Only a few slots remain. . .  . . . for the TEAM Punta Gorda Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The date is Saturday, April 2, and the cost is $75 per player. St. Andrews South Golf Club is the tournament host. You can pre-buy mulligan packages with your sign-up. $5,000 putting challenge, car for a hole-in one, and other great prizes. Food, cart and greens fees included. |
| TEAM Picks PayPal |
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On-line Payment Launched
TEAM is pleased to announce it can now accept payments via PayPal.
You can sign up for the golf tournament and pay on-line, buy a commemorative paver, or make a general donation with ease and efficiency.
Remember! Your donations are tax-deductible. TEAM is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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| Your Opinions Count |
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City Council Actions
 The proposed Storm Surge Marker program has been deep-sixed. Because of feedback from community and business groups, the idea proposed by Charlotte County Emergency Management will not happen. The majority of you did not feel the markers were warranted or needed. Thanks for taking the time to call in with your opinions. |
| Eco-Friendly Summit |
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CHNEP Sponsors Watershed Summit
 If you are interested in the natural environment of southwest Florida, mark your calendar for Wednesday and Thursday, March 30-31. The Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program will present "The State of our Watershed and Estuaries" at the Event Center. Approximately 60 experts will provide oral and poster presentations. For information and pre-registration, visit www.CHNEP.org Admission is FREE! |
| Peace River Wildlife Center. . . |
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. . . Kept our Eagle Soaring  You may remember when one of our Olympia Avenue eagles was grounded by some sort of poison. Coming to the rescue was the Peace River Wildlife Center located at the end of Ponce de Leon Parkway. Thanks to their superb care, our eagle recovered and was successfully returned to his mate. Now the center needs you! Their benefit dinner/dance and auction is in peril of being cancelled. They need donations for their silent auction, but more importantly, they need YOU to attend. Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club is the venue, Captain Josh and Banjody is the entertainment, and April 9 is the date. Tickets are $50 per person. Please contact PRWC at 941-916-3250 or visit their website for a tour of their facility and read about how important their work is. Without community support, the center will not survive. www.peaceriverwildlifecenter.com |
| Pay Utilities On-line |
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You can now have your monthly utility bill from the City of Punta Gorda automatically charged to a credit card or checking account. Setting up your account is easy.
1. Simply go to the City's website, www.pgorda.us.
2. Click on the I Want To... tab and select Pay My Utility Bill from the drop-down list.
3. Sign into your account (or if you have not previously set up online utility billing, select "Create PIN" and follow the onscreen instructions).
4. Once logged in, select Auto Pay from the left menu to complete enrollment.
If you need assistance, call 941-639-2528 or email billing and collections pgcollections@puntagorda.us |
| Happenin's on the Harbor |
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More Fun in the Sun  March 25 - Downtown Takeoff, Punta Gorda's Air Show Preview, City Market Place, 6-9 p.m. Music, skydivers, air balloon rides. March 26-27 - Florida International Air Show, Punta Gorda Airport. Tickets on-line $18/adults, $5/children. www.floridaairshow.com TEAM Punta Gorda will have a booth and is looking for volunteers to staff it. Contact Mary Mazur memazur@comcast.net to sign up. March 26 - Main Street Punta Gorda's 4th Annual Harbor Run/Harbor Walk. On-site registration in Laishley Park at 6:30 a.m. Pre-registration is $15, same day is $20. Student rates are $10 and $15 with ID. www.mainstreetpuntagorda.org April 2 - TEAM Punta Gorda Annual Golf Tournament. April 14 - TEAM Punta Gorda Volunteer Appreciation Day Happy Hour at the Old Railroad Depot, 5-6:30 p.m. April 23 - War on the Peace, Punta Gorda's New Dragon Boat Festival. Racing starts at 9 a.m. Call Bob Brazeau for information 941-916-9466. Registration deadline is March 31. |
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